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Beverage major The Coca-Cola Company has launched Sprite Lemon Mint, the first flavour innovation for Sprite in India, as the company looks to tap into rising consumer demand for cooling summer beverages inspired by familiar local tastes. The limited-edition drink combines Sprite’s signature lemon-lime flavour with mint notes, a combination the company said reflects the common Indian habit of adding mint to chilled summer drinks for extra refreshment. The launch is backed by a new advertising campaign conceptualised by WPP’s StudioX and features actor-comedian Sunil Grover promoting the brand’s “Thand Rakh” message of staying calm in stressful moments. Sumeli Chatterjee,…

India should prepare for geopolitical disruptions every one to two years and use the current global uncertainty to push long-pending economic reforms, Axis Bank chief economist Neelkanth Mishra said at Kotak Private Banking’s Take and Counter Take (TACT) forum. Speaking at the invitation-only event moderated by Nilesh Shah, Mishra said the temporary ceasefire between Iran and the United States may have eased immediate tensions, but volatility linked to the broader US-China geopolitical rivalry is likely to continue. Mishra warned that the biggest risks from conflicts emerge through disruptions in supply chains, energy flows, chemicals, fertilisers, logistics and aviation. He said…

Britannia Industries has expanded its premium snacking portfolio with the launch of Britannia 5050 Cheeze Dipped and Caramel Dipped Crunchy Layered Sandwiches, marking a new phase for the brand that has been part of India’s snacking culture for over three decades. The new products aim to redefine the brand’s signature “50-50” identity by combining contrasting textures of crunch and melt in a single snack format. The newly launched sandwiches are made with 22 baked layers designed to deliver a structured crunch, while the cheese and caramel coating adds a smooth melting texture. According to the company, the products are positioned…

India’s construction and infrastructure sector is facing growing challenges from climate-related risks, with experts warning that extreme heat, flooding and rapid urbanisation are threatening the resilience of major projects across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Aon said climate volatility is increasingly affecting infrastructure projects at every stage, from planning and construction to long-term operations. According to Nisheeth Srivastava, President and Head of Property, Construction, Power and Infrastructure at Aon India, flooding continues to be one of the most disruptive threats to the sector. Aon’s Climate and Catastrophe Insight reports identified flooding as a major cause of economic…

Former army officer Gaurav Arya on Wednesday warned that China is emerging as the biggest strategic beneficiary of the escalating West Asia conflict, while urging India to raise defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP and rapidly expand domestic manufacturing capacity. Speaking at Kotak Private Banking’s “Take and Counter Take” (TACT) forum, Arya said Beijing was quietly benefiting as global attention remained fixed on Israel, Iran and the United States. He argued that China has spent decades strengthening its manufacturing base, logistics network and military capabilities, enabling it to exploit geopolitical instability and gain leverage over global supply chains…

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) has received regulatory approval to establish a branch in India’s International Financial Services Centre at GIFT City, marking a key milestone in its international expansion. The licence, effective April 1, 2026, allows the company to undertake reinsurance business from India. The move builds on ADNIC’s existing cross-border reinsurance operations in India and follows its recent expansion into Saudi Arabia. The India branch is expected to diversify revenue streams and enhance service capabilities across high-growth markets, while strengthening economic ties between the UAE and India. ADNIC said the development aligns with its long-term growth strategy…